Johermyn Chavez | Outfielder

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Royals signed OF Johermyn Chavez to a minor league contract.

Chavez once hit 32 home runs and racked up 96 RBI in High-A ball in 2010, but he's struggled since. Those struggles include a .206/.306/.270 line in 24 games with the Cubs' Double-A affiliate this past season. The 24-year-old will serve as organizational depth. Sat, Dec 14, 2013 07:04:00 PM

Cubs signed OF Johermyn Chavez to a minor league contract.

Chavez showed lots of potential in the lower minors with the Mariners but was unable to continue to hit as he moved up the ladder. He's still just 23, so perhaps the Cubs can coax something out of him. Wed, Nov 21, 2012 04:15:00 PM

Mariners sent OF Johermyn Chavez outright to Double-A Jackson.

Chavez was designated for assignment earlier this week but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 23-year-old batted just .232 with a .725 OPS in 288 plate appearances this season. Fri, Sep 7, 2012 01:35:00 PM

Mariners designated OF Johermyn Chavez for assignment.

Chavez batted just .232 with a .725 OPS in 288 plate appearances this season at the Double-A level. He's only 23 years old, so other teams could be interested. Tue, Sep 4, 2012 05:33:00 PM

Depth Charts

Mike Moustakas is not in the Royals' lineup Sunday due to a sore knee.

He was hit by a pitch in the knee on Saturday. Moose is expected to be fine, but the club wanted to give him a little rest just to be safe. Cheslor Cuthbert will start in Moustakas' place at third base.

Gordon has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his left groin, an injury he suffered Wednesday night while trying to track down a ball to deep left field. The star left fielder was placed on the disabled list Thursday morning and probably won't be back until sometime in September. It's obviously a massive blow for the AL Central-leading Royals. Jarrod Dyson is starting in left on Thursday and will be an intriguing fantasy play going forward because of his excellent speed.

Vargas had been trying to pitch through a flexor tendon issue and then he blew out his UCL during his first start back from the DL on Tuesday. It's not official yet, but Tommy John surgery is undoubtedly coming. The procedure would knock Vargas out until at least the second half of next season and perhaps all of 2016. He's under contract with the Royals through 2017.